Partners Outside of the Gundam Chapter 10: Intruders, a g-gundam fanfic

Chapter 10: Intruders

While Rain's head was pretty much trapped up against Domon's chest because of her ear ring being hooked on to his jacket, Chibodee watched with a huge grin on his face. The boxer continued to stare at the couple as he stood there with an embarrassed George; the two men not serving as any help at all to the Neo-Japan team.

If not for the footsteps being heard coming down the narrow steps and the two fighters staring at them, Rain would have relaxed and enjoyed feeling Domon's breathing. However, she continued to struggle as she tried to free herself from the jacket. Unfortunately because she couldn't see what she was doing, the quest seemed impossible. She soon tried to unhook the piece of jewelry from her ear instead of the jacket but that too failed. Suddenly a sweet caress calmed her when she felt Domon's hand start to gently move slowly up and down her back as if to tell her to relax. Whether they liked it or not, the new visitors would soon be in the room, and Domon wasn't about to stress Rain out over it since she had been through enough already. Who ever else was coming would just have to see them stuck together, because Domon surely wasn't just going to pull away from Rain and possibly hurt her in the process. He instead tried to calm her down with his caress as he said to the knight, "George. Please make sure that Ming and Hoy do not come down here."

"Oh yes. I must agree with you," George said moving to the narrow steps to stop the children from entering. However, the footsteps heard coming down belonged to Argo and Nastasha. Luckily, George saw no one behind them but he persisted up the steps to tell Han to keep the children from coming down.

Both Argo and Nastasha moved to stand next to an amused Chibodee, and they managed to keep straight faces when they saw the Neo-Japan team tangled together. While folding her arms, Nastasha took note of how Domon's hand moved up and down Rain's back while he leaned his head closer to his partner's as if he was telling her something.

Relieved that it wasn't Ming and Hoy, Domon whispered to the blue eyed female, "It's Nastasha and Argo."

The Russian woman continued to watch the Neo-Japan team and wondered why Domon Kasshu seemed to be smashing his partner's face into his chest. In her most serious voice, Nastasha said, "Domon Kasshu. What the hell are you doing?"

After letting out a laugh, Chibodee said, "It sure does look like we're interrupting something, but on the other hand they do have their clothes on."

Domon looked at Chibodee as did Argo and Nastasha, and they all said to the Neo-American fighter at the same time, "Shut up!"

Soon entering the room once again, the knight said, "What did our friend Chibodee say now?"

More worried about somthing else, Domon asked, "Where are the kids?"

In a voice that sounded as if everything was under control, George said, "I did not have to tell Han to keep the kids from coming down because he left saying that he was taking the two out for the day."

Chibodee then slapped his hands together making one loud clappng sound before he said, "Ooh, Domon. Looks like if we leave, you and the lady can get busy."

Domon began to blush, and he knew that if he would have been able to get up, he would have ended up strangling Chibodee.

While shaking his head, George looked at the boxer as if it was useless to say anything. Chibodee's mind had often been in the gutter.

Nastasha was busy actually smiling at Argo as they both recalled the kissing that they had done with each other the night before.

"Damn," Chibodee said; his eyes wide as he watched Nastasha. "Are you smiling?"

"Chibodee Crocket," she said becoming serious once again. "The Shuffle Alliance will be missing a member soon if you don't remain quiet." Changing the subject she then said, "Someone please tell me what Rain and Domon are doing." The Neo-American fighter was about to speak, but Nastasha was quick to say, "Anyone but you, Chibodee."

Feeling quite frustrated with his uninvited guest, Domon said, "Rain's ear ring is stuck to my jacket."

Many more footsteps were soon heard entering the room. Upon hearing them, Rain whispered nervously against the King of Hearts, "Domon. Who's that now?"

Turning his head to see, Domon then lowered it back down and sounded quite annoyed as he whispered to his partner, "It's Chibodee's crew and believe it or not, Miss Marie Louise."

"I give up," Rain said frustrated herself as she stopped struggling to free herself and wondered what all of these people were doing in her and Domon's space.

"Miss Marie Louise!" George exclaimed while walking over to her; tempted to hide her eyes from seeing Domon and Rain's position.

However, the princess had already seen them, and smiled as she said, "Oh, George. That should be us."

Within seconds, the Knight became totally embarrassed and speechless.

Chibodee noticed and becoming even more amused with the situation, he said, "It looks like it's not just Domon who needs advice on women, but George too."

"I don't know," Shirley said smiling as she checked out the Neo-Japan team. "Domon must be doing something right because Rain looks quite comfortable with him."

Even though Rain could never feel uncomfortable being so close to Domon, she mumbled into his chest, "I'm stuck."

Making eyes at his crew, Chibodee said, "At least they're stuck in a comfy position."

Rolling her eyes in disgust, Nastasha said, "Oh...put a sock in it, Chibodee."

"I'll help Rain," Miss Marie Louise said moving away from George.

"No! Miss Marie Louise! You should not get that close to them!" George exclaimed as if she would be damaged for life if she saw two people locked in an embrace.

Smiling and loving her Knight's shyness, she said, "George. I do know the things that happen between a man and a woman who are in love."

"Miss Marie Louise!" George exclaimed once again as his face flushed.

Not being able to stop himself from putting in his two cents, Chibodee said, "George. Should Miss Marie Louise explain those things to you, or better yet show you?"

The knight's blushing quickly turned to anger, and he was about to pounce on Chibodee till Sai Saici came down the stairs drawing the attention to himself. "What's up guys?" Sai asked, and then he too soon found his attention on Domon and Rain. "Bro! Sis!" he exclaimed while his eyes appeared as if they would pop out of his head. "Talk about you two not putting the brakes on!"

Domon didn't bother to say anything because he was too busy hoping that the boat wouldn't sink from the weight of all the people on it at the present time.

Miss Marie Louise's smile only got bigger when she stepped right next to the Neo-Japan team to free Rain.

"George," Sai Saici said smiling. "Is Miss Marie Louise trying to see the action up close?"

Argo had to grab the knight's arm to keep him from attacking the youngest fighter, while Nastasha explained the ear ring situation.

Being the helpless romantic that she was, Miss Marie Louise got lost in the appearance of Domon and Rain embracing each other. She like the others had known for a long time that the Neo-Japan team loved each other, and she couldn't help but imagine George one day admitting his love for her as well. In pure bliss, she stood over Domon and Rain and happily took note of every detail of how they were holding each other. There wasn't an inch of space between their bodies, and Rain looked quite comfortable snuggled up against her partner with her hand on his shoulder, while Domon looked the part of her protector with his arm around her waist and his leg draped over hers.

Looking up as he held Rain, Domon noticed the dreamy look on Miss Marie Louise's face as she stared back wearing a smile. Forcing himself to stay patient, he asked in a friendly voice, "Can you help Rain?"

"Oh...I'm sorry," Miss Marie Louise said though not really embarrassed, but rather in la la land as she leaned and then gently forced her hand between Rain's head and Domon's chest.

Finally, the ear ring had been carefully freed from Domon's jacket, and Rain then lifted her head and said thank you. But Miss Marie Louise didn't say anything as she continued to smile and then started to take very slow steps towards George. This seemed to make the knight quite nervous as he started to slowly walk backwards away from her.

Rain and Domon began to sit up, and as they looked at each other, they smiled affectionately remembering the night before. "Slept well?" he asked with that cocky smile of his.

"As a matter of fact, I did," she said with a wink.

They then both stood up and stretched and soon Domon's arm was around Rain again.

Suddenly a loud thump got everyone's attention.

George's eyes widened, and he didn't know what was coming over Miss Marie Louise as she put both of her hands on his chest and pushed him up against the wall of the boat making that loud thump noise. Before he could stop the blonde haired girl, her lips were on his, and he knew that they weren't coming off anytime soon. Surprising everyone and even himself, George closed his eyes and gave in to the female's demands.

Sai Saici's eyes became huge as he laughed and said, "Looks like they don't need a Ferris wheel to put them in the mood."

Nastasha smiled mischievously at Argo and said, "Neither did we."

Domon felt like there was some kind of circus act going on in his and Rain's room. Sai Saici was laughing loudly with Chibodee and his crew. Argo and Nastasha looked about ready to lip lock with each other. And of all people; in front of everyone, George was enjoying a passionate kiss with Miss Marie Louise. The King of Hearts turned to look at the sweet and now shocked female at his side and said, "I think I need to stop this."

"Yes. Before the boat sinks," Rain said looking amazed at how many people had actually fit into the small room.

Domon smiled since he had thought the same thing not long ago. "Well...I think I need to break this up about right now, so hold yours ears," he warned Rain. He then screamed, "What are all of you people doing here!"

The laughter stopped immediately and so did George and Miss. Marie Louise's kiss, which left the knight looking quite embarrassed.

"Oh," Chibodee said remembering something as he looked at Domon. "I was suppose to tell you when I got here that everyone was coming by."

"And...," Domon said wondering why.

"We're going to have a small celebration," the boxer said very happily.

"What?" Domon and Rain asked at the same time with confusion on their faces.

Chibodee began to explain what he was talking about. "We all ran into each other last night and decided that we weren't leaving Neo-Hong Kong till we had a celebration."

"Yes," George said not as flushed anymore, but appearing rather quite happy. "People are very appreciative of what we have done, and I think we deserve a type of celebration."

In her serious voice, Nastashaeven said, "Yes. Even your father agrees, Domon."

"What?" the King of Hearts asked surprised. "Did you see my father last night?"

"Yes," Argo said with sympathy in his voice as he recalled how sad Dr. Kasshu had looked.

Domon looked very worried as he asked, "How did he seem?"

Knowing how very concerned Domon was for his father, Argo said, "Give him time, Domon. He's still processing what happened, but luckily he has you to help him through it."

"Yes," George said nodding in agreement. "Domon, I do believe that you and Rain are giving him a reason to live."

Noticing the sad expression on Rain's face, Bunny walked over to her and asked, "Are you okay, Rain?"

Rain didn't want to cry so all she could do was smile to stop herself as Bunny then reached to hug her. Domon watched feeling helpless as Rain hugged the girl back.

"I'm feeling so many different things at one time," Rain said backing out of Bunny's arms as everyone on the boat listened. "I'm so upset over losing my father, but then I'm glad to have all of you guys as friends and to especially know Domon's feelings for me," she said wiping her eyes as if tears had started to form.

All of the friends smiled because it was quite special how as people of different nations, they all had bonded together and would continue to stand up for each other at serious times. Plus, witnessing Domon's confession to Rain had been touching for each of them. It was just a shame that Rain had to deal with her father's death at the same time.

Taking a deep breath, Rain took time to look at each of her friends just before she said, "When I was in the Dark Gundam, I truly thought that I didn't deserve to be freed from that horrible monster because of what my father had done. But then, Domon sprung his beautiful speech on me letting me know that my father took full blame for his actions." With much emotion, Rain looked lovingly at her partner and said, "Domon's beautiful words of not blaming me, but wanting me, saved me and made me see that we do in fact have a right to be happy...with each other."

The Neo-Japan team became locked in a stare as their friends finally decided to leave the two alone. The last one to sneak out of the room was Chibodee, and he whispered just before disappearing, "Uh...we'll be waiting outside for ya."

The couple paid no attention to him as they stood in front of each other recalling when Rain had come out of the Dark Gundam.

With a shy smile, Domon suddenly said, "If you wouldn't have come out of the Dark Gundam, I think I would have jumped on it and started beating on it until you did."

Rain laughed lightly knowing that he more than anyone had the temper to do so. "When you yelled that you wanted me and then screamed my name, I knew that you truly loved me. I was so…thrilled," she admitted with tears filling her eyes.

Domon grinned at the thought of her actually once yearning to hear him express his love for her as he wiped the tears from her eyes with the tip of his fingers. "I know I told you that the morning of the finals was when I really wanted to tell you that I love you, but there were many times before that as well that I knew I loved you."

Rain smiled thinking of their time in the Guyana Highlands.

As if reading her mind, he said, "Even before our time in the Guyana Highlands, I knew I loved you, Rain; maybe just not how much."

"What?" the sweet female asked surprised as she remembered how impolite he had been especially before their time in the Guyana Highlands.

"Actually, I don't remember when I didn't have a...thing for you," he said with a smile. "Back when you and I were fighting the dark army, and I told you to escape out of the Shining Gundam in the Core Lander, I know it was because I had more than friendship feelings for you."

Clearly remembering when he had wanted her toescape, she said, "I couldn't leave you because of the same reason." She then recalled how they had performed the Shining finger together not knowing what the out come was going to be.

"I'll never forget you not wanting to leave me then. It really meant...a lot to me," he said looking deeply into her eyes. "And sometimes I think I was such a jerk to you before because I felt I didn't deserve you because of the horrible things I had thought that my own brother had done."

"Oh...Domon," she said understanding since she had thought that her father's crimes were in turn her own as well. They each knew that no two people truly understood each other like they did at this moment. Suddenly the two of them started leaning towards each other till they heard some very loud laughter coming from up above on the boat.

Lightening up the mood, Rain smiled while covering her mouth and said, "We should probably brush our teeth anyway after the long sleep we had."

"Yeah," Domon said really wanting to kiss her so badly. But then hearing the intruders up above laughing once again, he said, "We need to get rid of our unwanted company."

"I still can't believe that they were all in here," Rain said shaking her head in disbelief.

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About ten minutes later, Domon and Rain appeared on the deck of the boat to see the other Shuffles and their crews lounging around while having a good time talking and laughing. In fact, it looked as if they owned the boat.

"Bro! Sis!Are you finally going to detach yourselves from each other?" Sai Saici asked clearly taking notice that the Neo-Japan team still had their arms around each other.

"I will release Rain," Domon said giving Sai Saici the look of death, "only so I can throw you over board."

"Calm down, Domon," Chibodee said lying down on the deck as if trying to get a tan. "You have been all over Rain and that's something we never saw this past year."

Before Domon could respond, Argo surprisingly said, "Well...we all saw the King of Hearts with his arms around his queen when she came out of the Dark Gundam and how he carried her away. After that it was pretty clear that things were going to change between them."

Nastasha smiled up at the large man since things had changed between them as well.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah," Sai Saici said not liking mushy talk. He'd rather see action. "Let's talk about the party."

George, who was standing very close to Miss Marie Louise, felt the need to correct the youngest fighter. "It is not actually a party. We will have a feast that the Neo-Japan government will be paying for. Domon, your father will be working out those details."

Chibodee then sat up and said, "I love to eat but I plan on partying after the dinner celebration."

The knight then raised his nose and said, "When will you grow up, Chibodee?"

"No way," Sai Saici said. "I like seeing him act like a jerk."

"Who you calling a jerk!" Chibodee exclaimed upset as he got to his feet.

Sai Saici then grinned and exclaimed, "Who do you think!"

"Now boys," Nastasha said trying to stop them since she was in no mood for their immature actions. "Stop it at once."

Argo smiled; glad that Nastasha knew that he was above such childishness.

"Rain," Domon said leaning close enough so that only she could hear him. "Let's get out of here. These people are nuts."

Rain covered her mouth as she giggled. "Yes. I think you're right," she said as he then smiled and pulled her to the end of the boat to jump off and onto the dock.

However, Shirley spotted them and yelled, "They're trying to escape!"

Bunny cried out, "Oh...no! Stop them!"

Nastasha then said in a very demanding voice, "Neo-Japan team stop are we will hunt you down and never ever let you get the privacy you so desire."

Domon and Rain then looked at each other and both said, "Hunt us down?" Before they could attempt to take off again, their friends gathered around them.

"We want to be alone!" the King of Hearts yelled now getting a tad upset.

Thoughsomewhat nevous to do so at first, George placed his hand on Domon's shoulder and said, "Please let us talk in private for just a moment."

Rain placed her hand on Domon's other shoulder and whispered, "I don't mind, Domon. Why don't you see what George has to say so we can leave."

At first Domon hesitated but Rain's beautiful eyes made him give in, "Okay, Rain, for you."

The girls then led the pretty blue-eyed female away as Nastasha and the guys remained around Domon.

"Domon. Your father said that you would need our help today," George said with a smile. "Well, maybe not Chibodee's."

Nastasha then covered both George and Chibodee's mouths before they could start arguing again. "Argo. You should explain."

Argo nodded his head in agreement while Sai Saici laughed. "Domon. Upon seeing your father last night, he slipped up and said that you plan on asking Rain a question."

Folding his arms, Domon wondered why his father had mentioned to the other Shuffles that he had a question for Rain. He hadn't even told his father what it was, but it didn't take a genius to figure it out. "It's not actually a secret. Rain knows I have something to ask her."

Since Nastasha removed her hand from over George and Chibodee's mouths, George asked, "Would you need a ring for this...question?"

"A ring?" Domon asked looking puzzled.

The other shuffles now knew why Domon's father had been so persistent in them helping the King of Hearts.

Sai Saici asked as if he was so experienced at his young age, "Bro. You have to have a ring for Rain when you ask her this question. Right?"

Domon shook his head yes almost embarrassed for forgetting about something so important. He then remembered the other things that he had to take care of before asking the question. He needed to see how the Neo-Japan government was going to compensate him as his father had said.

As Argo's arm wrapped around Nastasha's shoulders, he said, "Domon, your father told us to get you over to the bank today where you can see that the Neo-Japan government has opened an account for you."

"So they opened an account for me," Domon said not seeming all that surprised. He knew that they were going to do everything that they could to ensure that he would be Neo-Japan's Gundam fighter for the next tournament. "The first thing I will do is close that account."

"What?" his friends asked not understanding why he wouldn't want the money he so deserved.

"I will take the money and move it somewhere else. The Neo-Japan government doesn't have to have control over my bank account."

"Wise idea," Nastasha said glad that Domon did have brains as well as muscle. She then rolled her eyes and said, "I will keep Rain put while you go to the bank with the other Shuffles and take care of the ring situation."

The King of Hearts raised and eyebrow and asked, "And how did you all know that I would need a ring for what I'm going to ask Rain?"

"Simple, Bro," Sai Saici answered without hesitation. "It's obvious what the question is since we know you can't live without her."

The Neo-Japan fighter couldn't deny it as he turned to see Rain talking to the other women.

"We should be leaving," George said knowing there was quite a bit to be done.

However, Domon didn't want to leave Rain yet. He wanted to be with her this day and make sure that she was coping all right with the loss of her father.

Seeing his worried expression, the knight patted Domon on his back and said, "The girls will take care of her."

Reluctantly, Domon shrugged his shoulders and gave in knowing that this was the time to get some things done since Rain wouldn't be left alone. "Okay, I'll go. Just let me tell Rain good-bye."

As Domon walked away, Sai Saici said, "I can't believe that we got him to agree to go with us that easily."

"I can for two reasons," George said with a smile. "One - this was Domon's father's idea, and you know how much Domon respects him and two - he cannot pop the question to the woman of his dreams without a ring." The guys laughed knowing George was right.

"This is too weird," Chibodee said never expecting to shop for a ring with Domon.

"What's weird?" George asked; Sai Saici and Argo's eyes curious to know as well.

"Do ya have to ask?" the boxer questioned like they were crazy. "I just can't believe that we're not preparing for a fight but instead possibly helping Domon ask the most important question of his life."

"Yes," Argo agreed with a smile as he watched Nastasha now with the other girls. "The King of Hearts really does think of us as friends and we should help him as best we can." With that, they all nodded their heads in agreement.

Across from them, Domon took Rain's hand and led her to go back into the boat so he could tell her good-bye.

"Hey! Where are you going?" Shirley asked thinking that they weren't going to come back out of the boat once they entered.

"Calm down," Nastasha said to Bunny. "He's only telling her good-bye for the day."

As soon as they were in the boat, Domon pulled Rain up against him and wrapped her in his strong arms. He then stared into her stunning blue eyes prepared to do what he had been wanting to do since he had woke up. Rain held on to Domon as her heart began to race as she waited for his lips to descend down on to hers. Gently his lips touched hers and their mouths soon opened for a very passionate kiss. After the kiss, and in an embrace with her now loving fighter, Rain whispered, "Did you pull me in here just for that kiss?"

"Yes and no," Domon said lifting his chin from her shoulder so he could look at her. "Yes, I wanted to kiss you, but I also brought you in here to see if you'd be okay if I left for a little while."

Though Rain didn't want to part with him, she smiled and said, "Last night you said you had to take care of some things before you can ask me a question. Is that what you're going to do?"

"Uh...yes," Domon said wondering why he had told her. He may have been a good fighter but he wasn't good at being romantic. However, he didn't know that Rain was now quite pleased enough with his loving affection towards her.

"Alright!" Chibodee screamed through the door of the boat. "Get off of each other and come out!"

Domon's eyebrows moved together as he became very aggravated with the Neo-American fighterjust beforesaying to Rain, "I'm going to go out there and beat the ever living..."

Rain laughed silencing Domon with her finger over his lips. "Just ignore him. He really doesn't mean any harm."

Giving in, Domon grunted and then kissed Rain's finger.

On the way to the bank, Chibodee talked Argo into keeping Sai Saici a good few feet behind so the Neo-American fighter could speak to Domon about a mature subject.

"Domon," Chibodee said with a smile. "I do believe that you really need advice on women."

"Not from you," Domon blurted out while George forced himself to be quiet so he could listen.

"So you admit that you do need advice," Chibodee said all too happy to give it.

Not saying anything, Domon just continued to walk trying to ignore the Neo-American fighter.

"I would imagine that you would need advice on women after being away for ten years," Chibodee said amazed over that. "Shoot, I'm just glad that you like women."

Domon shot an evil glare at Chibodee causing the Neo-American fighter to raise his hands in front of himself incase the Neo-Japan fighter would attack.

The knight just shook his head smiling while thinking that Chibodee just didn't know when to shut up.

Foolishly thinking that he was being nice, Chibodee slapped Domon on the back and said, "Well...I saw you and Rain on the Ferris wheel so I know that you have been kissing her. Now, remember. When you want to do more with her, my first bit of advice would be to take your clothes off."

George almost fell down on to the ground after that comment.

Growling first, Domon then yelled, "Shut-Up!"

"Come on. You don't know anything about women," Chibodee said as if he was an expert.

Domon stopped walking and looked Chibodee dead straight in the face and said, "I don't want advice on women. My only concern is for one - Rain, and you don't know her like I do."

"I assure you that my advice goes for Rain too," Chibodee said ready to offer it.

Shaking his head as if he thought the Neo-American fighter would never shut-up, Domon started walking again hoping he'd lose Chibodee.

"Well Mr. Kasshu, women like a man to take charge and keep them in line," the boxer said so sure that he was right. "A man makes all the big decisions by himself and she just follows his lead."

Instantly Domon knew that Chibodee didn't know what he was talking about cause Rain was one woman who had a mind of her own and her opinion was always a huge contribution to any decision. He in fact knew that she'd probably be better at making most of their decisions. "Chibodee," Domon said managing to keep calm. "I don't need anymore advice."

"Just remember. When you and Rain finally do take your clothes off, think of her first and do things right."

Both Domon and poor George became very embarrassed and neither said anything as they continued to walk forward. Do things right, ran through Domon's mind. Though he hadn't had experience yet, he knew about the birds and the bees. What was Chibodee talking about?

"Women," Chibodee said happily. "They secretly love to clean and do every single, little thing for their man. If you teach Rain right, she'll even pick your clothes up off the floor and who knows, maybe even polish your shoes while you're sitting down relaxing."

Since Domon still said nothing, Chibodee excused himself so that he could tell Argo that it was safe for Sai Saici to walk with the rest of them once again.

Both George and Domon then looked at each other, but George spoke first. "I hope you do not plan on taking his advice."

"Hell no I'm not taking it," Domon said positively.

I hope you liked it. I know it was a bit...crazy. Kyoji and Master Asia's advice to come soon.

Thanks for reading, Jen